Description
A refreshing and easy dessert that combines creamy lime filling and crunchy graham cracker crust in a beautiful trifle presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (finely ground)
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Start by mixing the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter in a bowl. Stir until the crumbs absorb the butter and resemble wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom of your trifle dish.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Mix the cream cheese filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, followed by the lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture.
- Layer the trifle: Layer half of the lime mixture over the graham cracker crust. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top, then repeat with the remaining lime mixture.
- Chill before serving: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes.
Notes
For best results, chill mixing tools before whipping cream and use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pie, Dessert, Trifle, Summer Desserts, Easy Dessert